Lactation Consultant

Cleveland Clinic • Great Barrington, MA

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About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic Children's Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic provides comprehensive breastfeeding care and support to families in need to help them reach their personal breastfeeding goals. If patients are worried that they’ll have issues breastfeeding, or are looking for additional support from breastfeeding experts, our team can assist. A caregiver in this role works an evening/night rotation from 7:00 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

• Meets educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider.
• If in an inpatient setting, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months of hire.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Will consider candidates with two years of nursing experience in a non-related field or two years of verified lay-experience (paid or voluntary) working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or minimum two years of experience as certified health and wellness educator/instructor.
• Experience developing and delivering staff education related to breastfeeding management and lactation care.
• Experience in perinatal nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care nursing or related field.
• Experience counseling breastfeeding families inpatient, ambulatory and/or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
• Perform initial and on-going assessments of the mother/baby dyad’s lactation goals and issues.
• Develop evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother and infant's feeding issues.
• Design and implement patient education, staff development, consultation, counseling, research and community involvement, in a variety of clinical settings.
• Support community outreach, education programs and activities.
• Maintain knowledge of current lactation theories and research.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree